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Etsuro Kenneth Motoyama

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Etsuro Kenneth Motoyama
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Chiba University
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Do they put you to sleep for dislocated shoulder?

No, they may give you pain medicine to reduce pain.

How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?

Within 15 minutes but you may feel groggy for several hours if the doctors use strong pain killers. Good luck,

How long does a sore throat last after general anesthesia?

General anesthesia usually does not cause sore throat unless one receives general anesthesia involving endotracheal intubation (breathing tube in your throat). In this case, one READ MORE
General anesthesia usually does not cause sore throat unless one receives general anesthesia involving endotracheal intubation (breathing tube in your throat). In this case, one could sometimes develop a sore throat postoperatively. The sore throat associated with endotracheal intubation should disappear within a few days; if it persists beyond that, you should contact your doctor for proper treatment.

Can anesthesia cause constipation?

Constipation could happen not due to anesthesia per se, but due to a lack of usual activities after anesthesia or surgery.

My mom's head injury?

She should have been examined for head injury by a specialist (a neurologist? neurosurgeon?). She must have renal complications to be transfered to the renal ward although it dose READ MORE
She should have been examined for head injury by a specialist (a neurologist? neurosurgeon?). She must have renal complications to be transfered to the renal ward although it dose not make sense. I cannot figure out why shi is getting increased dosde of morphine unless she is having pain from injury. She should be examined and treated for head trauma first.

Is it normal to lose hair after general anesthesia?

It is NOT NORMAL to lose hair after general anesthesia.

How long can general anesthesia affect you?

Depends on the type of the procedure/surgery requiring general anesthesia and additional medications you may need (for post surgical pain, for example). In general, you will be READ MORE
Depends on the type of the procedure/surgery requiring general anesthesia and additional medications you may need (for post surgical pain, for example). In general, you will be out of the effect of general anesthesia per se within several hours.

How long is memory loss after general anesthesia?

There shouldn't be any memory loss when you are awake from general anesthesia.

Is general anesthesia bad for your brain?

No, it is safe except for young infants, who are exposed to multiple general anesthesias during early infancy; there is a remote possibility of negative effect, although not confirmed. READ MORE
No, it is safe except for young infants, who are exposed to multiple general anesthesias during early infancy; there is a remote possibility of negative effect, although not confirmed.

Do you need sedation for a gastroscopy?

It can be done without sedation, but if you feel nervous, the doctor can give you a simple IV sedation.

What should you avoid after general anesthesia?

Usually, a patient stays overnight in the hospital with an intravenous fluid to make sure that everything will be OK. One should start with oral fluid, such as water or tea to READ MORE
Usually, a patient stays overnight in the hospital with an intravenous fluid to make sure that everything will be OK. One should start with oral fluid, such as water or tea to make sure that the stomach will tolerate before starting light meal. No alcohol for the first day after a procedure.

Do you need to go under anesthesia to have ear tubes placed?

No, you do not need general anesthesia.

Can a child go under anesthesia with a cough?

If it is an acute infection, discuss with your pediatrician and postpone the procedure. If it is a chronic cough and stable and if the surgery is urgent, discuss with your pediatrician READ MORE
If it is an acute infection, discuss with your pediatrician and postpone the procedure. If it is a chronic cough and stable and if the surgery is urgent,
discuss with your pediatrician and surgeon to decide.

Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?

It could be problematic due to possible bleeding. You need to discuss with your surgeon, aneshesiologist as well as with your primary care doctor, who prescribed your blood thinner. READ MORE
It could be problematic due to possible bleeding. You need to discuss with your surgeon, aneshesiologist as well as with your primary care doctor, who prescribed your blood thinner. You may discontinue your blood thinner temporarily for the surgery and resume after the surgery.

Is spinal anesthesia dangerous?

Spinal anesthesia is very safe with a very small chance of complications in elderly patients as compared with general anesthesia.

Is it safe to be under anesthesia when 5 years old?

Yes, provided that you follow doctor's preop guide lines such as NPO (no food preoperatively).

Can anesthesia cause constipation?

Yes, general anesthesia can cause constipation. You need good hydration and may sometimes need stool softener for a few days.